FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings: Complete Group Stage Snapshot (Groups A–L)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is approaching its decisive final round, with several teams already on the brink of qualification while others are fighting to remain alive in the expanded 48-team tournament.
After two matches in each group, only a handful of nations have secured commanding positions, while the race among third-placed teams remains highly competitive.
How the Group Stage Is Unfolding
The 2026 World Cup features 12 groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group automatically advance to the Round of 32, while the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Goal difference, goals scored, and disciplinary records may become decisive as the final group matches approach.
Group A – Mexico in Control
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Korea Republic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Mexico remains perfect through two matches and sits on the verge of qualification.
Group B – Canada Leads
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
| Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
Canada's attacking form has produced seven goals in two matches.
Group C – Brazil and Morocco Level
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Morocco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Haiti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
Scotland remains firmly in contention for qualification.
Group D – USA Perfect
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| Türkiye | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
The United States has made one of the strongest starts in the tournament.
Group E – Germany Dominates
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
Germany's nine goals make them the tournament's highest-scoring side after two rounds.
Group F – Netherlands and Japan Locked Together
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 4 |
| Japan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4 |
| Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 |
This remains one of the tournament's most open groups.
Group G – Egypt Narrowly Ahead
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| IR Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
No team in Group G has been eliminated entering the final round.
Group H – Spain Holds the Edge
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Cabo Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
Spain has yet to concede a goal and leads a tightly contested group.
Group I – France and Norway Perfect
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Norway | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 |
| Iraq | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
France and Norway have both already secured qualification.
Group J – Argentina Leads
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Austria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Algeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| Jordan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
Argentina's defense has been flawless through two matches.
Group K – Portugal Chasing Colombia
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| Congo DR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
Portugal remains strongly positioned to advance despite trailing Colombia.
Group L – England and Ghana Unbeaten
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| Ghana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| Panama | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
England and Ghana enter the final matchday level on points.
Best Third-Placed Teams After Two Matches
| Rank | Team | Group | Pts | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | C | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Sweden | F | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | Croatia | L | 3 | -1 |
| 4 | Paraguay | D | 3 | -2 |
| 5 | Algeria | J | 3 | -2 |
| 6 | Belgium | G | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Cabo Verde | H | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Ecuador | E | 1 | -1 |
| 9 | Czechia | A | 1 | -1 |
| 10 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | 1 | -3 |
| 11 | Congo DR | K | 1 | -1 |
| 12 | South Africa | A | 1 | -2 |
Key Takeaways
- Germany has scored the most goals (9).
- France, USA, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Germany have perfect six-point records.
- France and Norway are already qualified.
- Several groups remain undecided entering the final matchday.
- The battle for the eight best third-placed positions could determine the knockout bracket.
Bottom Line
The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a highly competitive group stage. Traditional powers such as France, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and England remain strong contenders, while nations including Canada, Morocco, Ghana, and Cabo Verde have emerged as some of the tournament's biggest surprises.
With one round of group matches remaining, qualification scenarios remain open across much of the tournament, ensuring a dramatic conclusion to the group stage.
